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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1910
Page
2
Rumors that Dakota Dan Russell was declared William C. Russell's brother after a lawyer conference were denied by all parties. A conference did occur but no settlement followed. Dakota Dan is returning to Earth.
A woman shares relief from facial and arm hair through a supposedly harmless soluble squid remedy. She claims it ends long trials with depilatories and electric needle, offering details to others for a two cent stamp.
The Dakota claimant’s appeal against Probate Judge Lawton’s impostor finding was delayed by an agreement among lawyers. Simp son plans to return to North Dakota to seek Senate presidency, pushing the case to April. William C. Russell and his brother appeared with attorneys in Cambridge as executors deny any settlement.
At the triennial convention in Cincinnati the House of Deputies decisively rejected an amendment to redraw the church constitution along racial lines for missionary districts. The Rev. Joseph Dunn argued the emancipation of Negroes was a disaster and warned the amendment could worsen relations with Black congregants.
A massive hurricane battered the southern Florida coast for days, with winds to 90 mph inland and up to 96 mph at St Johns River mouth. Jacksonville saw heavy property damage, Key West roofs ripped, vessels cast adrift, and telegraph lines knocked out as communications collapsed across the region.
A Key West weather telegram reports a sudden pressure drop at 3 45 p m with winds shifting to the south. Anemometer caps blew away as the maximum velocity surpassed 100 mph and winds stayed over 80 mph for three hours. The storm caused tides to run high and flood seas, inundating buildings and causing about 1000 dollars in damage while station crews remained safe.
Key West Florida reports the tropical hurricane sweeping from the Caribbean into southern waters. The storm's movement threatens coastal towns and prompts emergency advisories as officials monitor for further damage and evacuations.
Samuel J. Elder was celebrated by Atlantic conference members with a welcome home luncheon at the Exchange Club for his role before The Hague on Newfoundland fisheries. Gifts included a cut glass and silver loving cup inscribed with praise and esteem.
The item lists candidates for statewide offices including LIEUTENANT-GOVERNOR Eugene N. Foss Boston FOR, SECRETARY OF STATE Charles J. Martell Boston, TREASURER Benjamin F. Peach Lynn, STATE AUDITOR Charles C. Paine Hyannis, ATTORNEY-GENERAL John B. Ratigan Worcester, with Adams and Boston affiliations noted for Cassidy and Martell.
The committee of four selected Foss for Lieutenant-Governor and Cassidy for Governor, with Charles J. Martell of Boston chosen for Secretary of State. Major Robert Crowley of Lowell withdrew Charles S. Hamlin as a Governor candidate, Hamlin declaring the removal final and irrevocable.
Frederick W. Mansfield, named provisional governor candidate, refuses to withdraw under pressure from party leaders. officials predict he will resign by 5 p.m. tomorrow under state law. Mansfield cites dignity and opposition to Foss as reasons, complicating Vahey’s position. Macleod aims to place Hamlin and Vahey on the Foss platform for a strong ratification rally early next week.
Charles J. Martell of 27 Pierce avenue Ashmont, a Boston College and Georgetown University graduate, is a prominent figure among French Canadians in the state. Born April 30, 1874 in Boston, he is the son of Joseph H. and Julie Bellefontaine de Beausejour Martell of Weymouth, with an uncle, Henry Martell, in Canada’s Parliament.
President Taft and Immigration Commissioner William Williams observed multiple appeal cases at Ellis Island New York. Taft personally participated in examining most migrants facing final decisions, granting clemency to nearly a score of applicants as part of the day’s proceedings.
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